Ethel, Washington facts for kids
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Ethel, Washington
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 Ethel, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Ethel, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| zip code |
98542
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
Ethel is a small, unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 12, a main road in the area. You can find Ethel between two other places called Mary's Corner and Salkum. Being "unincorporated" means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
A Look Back at Ethel's History
Ethel has had a post office since 1886, which is a long time ago! When they first wanted to name the town, they thought about calling it "Lacamas." This name came from a creek that flows nearby. However, the head of the U.S. Post Office at the time, William F. Vilas, decided against it. He felt there were already too many towns in Washington named after Native American tribes. So, he chose the name "Ethel" instead. No one really knows why he picked that name, and it's still a bit of a mystery today!
In its early days, Ethel's economy was mostly about logging and farming. Logging meant cutting down big, old trees for wood. Farmers grew crops and raised animals.
Education and Community Life
Education for children in Ethel was provided at the Hopewell School. This was a one-room schoolhouse where all eight different grade levels learned together. Later, this school building became the Ethel Grange Hall. A Grange Hall is a community center for farmers and their families. It's a place where people can meet, learn, and socialize. The town also had teams that played Grange League baseball, which was a popular sport for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Ethel (Washington) para niños
